Dave Southern was given two awards at the November club meeting. One to honor his dedicated service to the Northeast Indiana Amateur Radio Association (NIARA) as well as a lifetime membership.
Word has been received that Jeff DeLucenay, KB9QG is the ARRL’s 2023 Technical Service Award Recipient. This award and other awards were decided at the ARRL Board Meeting in Windsor, CT late in July. Recognition for Jeff can be found on page 65 of the October, 2023 QST magazine. The Technical Service Award is given annually to a licensed radio amateur or to individuals who are licensed radio amateurs whose service to the amateur community and/or society at large is of the most exemplary nature within the framework of Amateur Radio technical activities.
Jeff is currently Vice President of the Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association. He is the ARRL DeKalb County Technical Specialist, VEC, NIARA Station Trustee, and develops and coordinates technical presentations, as well as numerous other activities.
In 2021, Jeff was was named Radio Amateur of the Year Runner-up by the Indiana Section ARRL.
On Friday June 16 th at 6:30 PM Jeff, KB9QG held a class on tuner and antenna analyzer atthe 1st Christian Church (910 N. Indiana Ave, Auburn In). This was a hands on event to learnhow to use tuners and antenna analyzer in preparation for Field Day. Jeff showed how to use the antenna analyzer and William, AE9EC got to try his hand at it. He also showed how touse the tuner to match the radio to the antenna. Want to thank Jeff for putting this on and Dave, KC9YY, William AE9EC and JD KD9QDL for attending.
Jeff, KB9QG held a Technical training session on June 12, 2021 at First Christian Church in Auburn. The subject was: Using an antenna analyzer and using an antenna tuner to reduce reflected power (SWR).
The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association thanks Jeff for a very good educational presentation.
June 12, 2021 Technical Session – Antenna Analyzer’s
NIARA members and friends enjoyed a delicious lunch in honor of the association’s highly successful 80th Anniversary year, 2019. President John Chalmers opened the event with introductions. Afterwards, a few moments of silence allowed everyone to reflect privately and give thanks.
2019 K9A Special Event station at the ACD Festival
The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Club set a record for the 2019 K9A with nearly 1000 confirmed contacts. Click the link below for the complete article in the Auburn Star.